Charts: PCs vs. Macs, Q208

The release of Apple’s quarterly earnings this week provides the final piece of data need to update our standing charts on shipments of PCs and Apple Macs. Here they are, with the latest numbers from IDC and Apple. Keep in mind that these charts are on completely different scales, given the larger size of the Windows PC market. But the numbers give a sense for the trends.

More interesting, perhaps, is the growth rate in each market. Again, take this comparison with a grain of salt, given the fact that Apple is growing from a smaller base to begin with. But the large year-over-year growth rate of Mac shipments in recent quarters is notable.